US Bridges

712.0 over Smith Fork Creek

Good

Delta County, Colorado · 14 Mi. SE of Hotchkiss · Structure no. 020408000010085

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2008 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

712.0 over Smith Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 712.0 over Smith Fork Creek in Delta County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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Carries712.0
CrossesSmith Fork Creek
Location14 Mi. SE of Hotchkiss
RouteFederal Lands Road 712
CountyDelta County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.72063, -107.49189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2008)
Projected traffic133 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 712.0 over Smith Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 712.0 over Smith Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does 712.0 over Smith Fork Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is 712.0 over Smith Fork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 712.0 over Smith Fork Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.